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Mount Vernon

Missouri · 4,575 residents · 4.1 sq mi
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Mount Vernon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,858. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,575
+14%since 2000
from 4,017 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,116 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 980 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
−1%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,858
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,628 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,050
−1%since 2000
from $16,210 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.5%
−24.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−13%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(3,860)
Black0.7%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(49)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(218)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(4,298)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(98)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.6%(347)
Diversity Score
8
+40%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+1%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.5%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Vernon, Missouri?

Mount Vernon, Missouri has about 4,575 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Vernon, Missouri?

The typical household in Mount Vernon, Missouri earns about $34,858 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Vernon, Missouri expensive?

In Mount Vernon, Missouri, the median home is worth about $71,800, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Vernon, Missouri?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Vernon, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Vernon, Missouri?

About 20.3% of people in Mount Vernon, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Vernon, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Vernon, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 937 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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